Mike Hesson to join Pakistan squad in England amid Test series struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson is set to join the national team in England amid a challenging Test series. Following severe batting collapses, including scoring just 110 runs in their first innings, Hesson's arrival is seen as a necessary intervention. Pakistan trails England by 261 runs at Lord's, with captain Babar Azam and other key players struggling to perform. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has acknowledged the team's recurring issues with long innings, and Hesson's tactical experience may help address these problems during the ongoing series.
- •Pakistan scored only 110 runs in their first innings at Lord's.
- •England leads Pakistan by 261 runs in the ongoing Test match.
- •Hesson joins the squad to assist amid batting struggles.
- •Sarfaraz Ahmed admits the team's batting issues are persistent.
- •Key players like Babar Azam are facing performance difficulties.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson to join England tour amid disastrous Test series performance: Report
"Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson is set to join the national squad in England early following severe batting collapses in the Test series, according to reports
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